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Newsies

  • 19921992
  • PGPG
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Christian Bale and Max Casella in Newsies (1992)
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A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthless... Read allA musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business.A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
21K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,321
129
  • Director
    • Kenny Ortega
  • Writers
    • Bob Tzudiker
    • Noni White
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Bill Pullman
    • Robert Duvall
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kenny Ortega
  • Writers
    • Bob Tzudiker
    • Noni White
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Bill Pullman
    • Robert Duvall
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 314User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

    Videos5

    Trailer
    Trailer 2:07
    Trailer
    Hollywood's Shared History with Broadway
    Clip 6:12
    Hollywood's Shared History with Broadway
    Newsies: 20th Anniversary Edition
    Clip 1:08
    Newsies: 20th Anniversary Edition
    Newsies: 20th Anniversary Edition
    Clip 0:55
    Newsies: 20th Anniversary Edition
    Newsies: 20th Anniversary Edition
    Clip 1:11
    Newsies: 20th Anniversary Edition

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    Newsies (1992)
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    Mark David and Kenny Ortega in Newsies (1992)
    Christian Bale and Robert Duvall in Newsies (1992)
    Kenny Ortega in Newsies (1992)
    Christian Bale, Marty Belafsky, Dee Caspary, Joseph Conrad, Mark David, Jimmy Grant, Aaron Lohr, Dominic Maldonado, and Trey Parker in Newsies (1992)
    Christian Bale, Luke Edwards, Aaron Lohr, Dominic Maldonado, and David Moscow in Newsies (1992)
    Christian Bale, Luke Edwards, Aaron Lohr, and David Moscow in Newsies (1992)
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    Dominic Maldonado in Newsies (1992)

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    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • Jack Kellyas Jack Kelly
    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Bryan Dentonas Bryan Denton
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Joseph Pulitzeras Joseph Pulitzer
    Ann-Margret
    Ann-Margret
    • Medda Larksonas Medda Larkson
    David Moscow
    David Moscow
    • David Jacobsas David Jacobs
    Luke Edwards
    Luke Edwards
    • Les Jacobsas Les Jacobs
    Max Casella
    Max Casella
    • Racetrack Higginsas Racetrack Higgins
    Gabriel Damon
    Gabriel Damon
    • Spot Conlonas Spot Conlon
    Marty Belafsky
    Marty Belafsky
    • Crutchyas Crutchy
    Arvie Lowe Jr.
    Arvie Lowe Jr.
    • Bootsas Boots
    Aaron Lohr
    Aaron Lohr
    • Mushas Mush
    Trey Parker
    • Kid Blinkas Kid Blink
    Dee Caspary
    Dee Caspary
    • Snitchas Snitch
    Joseph Conrad
    Joseph Conrad
    • Jakeas Jake
    Dominic Maldonado
    Dominic Maldonado
    • Iteyas Itey
    Matthew Schoenfeld
    • Snipeshooteras Snipeshooter
    • (as Matthew Fields)
    Mark David
    • Specsas Specs
    Ivan Dudynsky
    • Dutchyas Dutchy
    • Director
      • Kenny Ortega
    • Writers
      • Bob Tzudiker
      • Noni White
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While Jack Kelly (Christian Bale) is singing "Santa Fe", there's a part where he's riding a horse. The part when his arms are thrown out and he is bent back, he is actually riding on the shoulders of his stunt master.
    • Goofs
      The real 1899 New York newsboys' strike was a partial failure. Prices were not lowered, although before the strike, unsold papers were not refunded, whereas afterwards they were.
    • Quotes

      Spot Conlon: Your honor, I object.

      Judge Monahan: On what grounds?

      Spot Conlon: On the grounds of Brooklyn, your honor.

    • Crazy credits
      Right before the credits begin rolling, a boy with a newspaper jumps up and the shot freezes on him. At the end of the credits the shot unfreezes and he falls down and rolls on the ground.
    • Alternate versions
      The featurettes on the DVD version of "Newsies", include at least two scenes that were altered in the final movie:
      • On the soundtrack for "Newsies" during the song "Carrying The Banner" there is a line that goes, "You need a smile as sweet as butter, the kind that ladies can't resist. It takes an orphan, with a stutter, who ain't afraid to use his fists." This footage is also present during the song on one of the featurettes, however in the movie, this part is cut, leading straight to the scene where the boys jump over the barrels.
      • During another featurette, one of the cast members mentions that Christian Bale had to learn an extra skill for his part and then there is footage of him with a lasso doing various tricks. This scene appears to be from the "Santa Fe" song, although it is not made clear.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Straight Talk/Rock-a-Doodle/Thunderheart/Beethoven/Raise the Red Lantern (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Carrying the Banner
      Music by Alan Menken
      Lyrics by Jack Feldman
      Performed by Max Casella, Matthew Schoenfeld, Trey Parker, Mark David, Marty Belafsky, Aaron Lohr, Christian Bale, Michael A. Goorjian, and the Newsies Ensemble with JoAnn Harris, Sylvia Short, Melody Santangello, and Lois Young

    User reviews314

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    Top review
    An energetic,family friendly film.
    It is so hard to find something that the whole family can watch but this one of the few. Christian Bale does it again bringing laughter and tears to his portrayal of Jack Kelly. Jack is a Newsie(a young boy who sells newspapers) that helps lead a stike against the newspaper owners of NYC in the late 1800's. With the help of his friends, Jack overcomes and wins his rights as a working boy of NYC. Along the way he wins the heart of the girl he loves,confronts his past, and sings and dances his way into the hearts of everyone how watches this film. The music and dance routines are fun and energetic,making everyone want to join in the fun. Includes apreances by:Bill Pulman and Ann-Margret. Music by: Alan Menkin
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    • Mytowngirl
    • Nov 30, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 10, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The News Boys
    • Filming locations
      • New York Street, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,819,485
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,232,508
      • Apr 12, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,819,485
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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